TechAdvanced weapons showcased at US Army convention, with several systems seen as potential Taiwan Strait defenses

Advanced systems unveiled at the US Army Association’s defense exhibition in Washington this week included Shield AI’s X-Bat autonomous jet drone, Anduril’s BARRACUDA cruise missile and Kratos’ Firejet tactical drone. Emphasizing autonomous and asymmetric warfare, they are seen as potentially useful for Taiwan Strait defense. The report describes X-Bat’s design and capabilities and notes Taiwan’s Coast Guard has received its first Shield AI V-Bat drone.